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Ice Fishing => General Discussion => Topic started by: Downthehole on December 26, 2016, 09:26:01 AM

Title: 13 Fishing Teardrop Reels or Black Betty
Post by: Downthehole on December 26, 2016, 09:26:01 AM

All,

Has anyone tried the 13 Fishing Teardrop Reels? They are a little on the expensive side and the reviews I read this morning didn't favor them.....

Update: Also the Black Betty Reels - anyone used one?

Thanks....

Andy

Title: Re: 13 Fishing Teardrop Reels or Black Betty
Post by: slabslayer on December 26, 2016, 11:19:10 AM

I have and have used both. The teardrops seem to be a little better for bigger lures and spoons. The inline reels like the black Betty are my go to for 80% of my ice fishing for panfish.  I like the no line twist, which the teardrops also have. But the inline reels are lighter and for me are more controlled with a light line presentation.  They're a lighter reel, so for a big fish I'd choose the teardrops, but if I was only buying one or the other, it's definitely an inline reel like the black betty. I use jigs light as 1-100 ounce with mine and they're great!  Put them on a Jason Mitchell rod and it's a phenomenal setup for panfish!!

Title: Re: 13 Fishing Teardrop Reels or Black Betty
Post by: Downthehole on December 26, 2016, 03:12:16 PM

Thanks Slab....great advice!

Title: Re: 13 Fishing Teardrop Reels or Black Betty
Post by: icebucketjohn on December 26, 2016, 03:47:08 PM

The purchase & usage of a mico-swivel to prevent line twist is one hell of lot cheaper than buying a new reel.